GOVT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE KENDRIYA SAINIK BOARD PRIME MINISTER S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2014-15 1. Applications are invited for the scholarship under the PMSS from the dependent wards / widows of Ex-servicemen and Ex-Indian Coast Guard personnel pursuing Professional Degree Courses, duly recognized by the respective government regulatory bodies such as MCI, AICTE and UGC etc. Only those candidates who have joined the Professional Courses in the academic year 2014-15 may apply. 2. AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP (a) (b) ` 2000/- per month for boys. ` 2250/- per month for girls. Paid Annually 3. Application Form and Information Brochure can be downloaded from the website http//www.desw.gov.in. at PM s Scholarship link. 4. Last date of receipt of application at respective RSB / Coast Guard Headquarter is 30 November 2014. 5. Applications received after 30 November 2014 will not be entertained by RSBs.
CHECK LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION FORM Application Form of PM Scholarship of 2014-15 from Page 01 to 05 only. No other documents will be accepted other than mentioned in the check list. (a) If student is born after discharge, then affidavit is to be submitted by ESM / Ex- Coast Guard. (b) Additional Certificates Additional certificate is to be attached in support of the cat 1 to 5, as mentioned in brochure. (c) Attested photocopy of Matriculation or equivalent examination certificate for verification of date of birth. (d) Attested photocopy of mark sheet of MEQ as applicable (e.g. 10 plus 2, Graduation / Diploma). In case the MEQ is Graduation / Diploma, then mark sheets of all semester are required to be submitted. (e) Bonafide Certificate to be signed by Registrar / Dean / Principal of College / Institution pertaining to course for which scholarship is applied. (f) Photocopy of bank pass book (PNB / SBI only) showing the candidate s Account No & Name. Date: Place: Full Name & Signature of Candidate CERTIFICATE FROM RSB / DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF COAST GUARD It is certified that Application Form for PM Scholarship for Academic Year 2014-15 in respect of Mr. / Ms. S/o / D/o Ex - has been checked, found correct as per check list provided by KSB and the applicant is eligible to apply as per rules of the scheme. Office seal: Place: Date : (Secy / Dir RSB / Coast Guard HQ)
Selection Serial Number (To be allotted by KSB)... APPLICATION FOR PRIME MINISTER S SCHOLARSHIP - 2014-15 Recent Photograph of Student 1. Name of Student (in Capitals) 2. Gender (tick) - Male / Female 3. Date of Birth 4. Marital Status (tick) - Married / Unmarried 4. Full Address (in Capitals) (Correspondence Address) 5. E-mail ID of Student 6. Contact No of Student 7. Ex-Servicemen Category - One / Two / Three / Four / Five / Six (See Para 7 of Brochure) 8. Ex-Serviceman s / Ex-Coast Guard s Particulars :- (a) Name of ESM / ECG - (b) Service No (c) Rank (d) Army / Air Force / Navy / CG 9. Details of MEQ / Course (10+2 or its Equivalent or Diploma / Graduation) (a) Name of Course (MEQ) (b) Percentage of Marks in MEQ 10. (a) Name of Course for PM Scholarship (b) Course commenced on (c) Course ending on 11. Name of College / Institute 12. Bank Account Number (SBI or PNB only) (Photocopy of Bank Pass Book to be enclosed)
13. Details of Brother / Sister availing / availed the PM s Scholarship, if any. (Including yourself if granted earlier) Ser No Selection Serial No. given by KSB Name of the Brother /Sister/ Self Course of Study Academic Year in which Applied Amount received so far 14. Declaration. Certified that the particulars given by me in the application are correct and any false statement made by us will disqualify me / my ward for award of PM s Scholarship, besides recovery of scholarship already paid. I also undertake to abide by the conditions mentioned in the general instructions of the scheme. (Signature of ward) (Signature of Parent) (Full Name of Ward) (Full Name of Parent) Date FOR OFFICIAL (KENDRIYA SAINIK BOARD) USE ONLY Remarks & Signature of Checking Clerk Remarks &Signature of Supervisor/IC PMSS RECOMMENDED / NOT RECOMMENDED Signature of JD PMSS Remarks of JD PMSS
Annexure-1 SPECIMEN COPY OF EX-SERVICEMAN / EX-COAST GUARD CERTIFICATE (This is an important document, fill it carefully) (In lieu of Discharge Book) 1. Type of Service : (Army, Navy, Air Force or Coast Guard) 2. Service No : 3. Rank : 4. Name & Initials : 5. Trade : 6. Date of Enrolment : 7. Date of Discharge : 8. Reason for Discharge : 9. Duration/Length of Service : 10. ESM Identity Card No & Date : dated 11. ESM / Ex-Coast Guard died on (if applicable): 12. Cause of Death & whether Attributable to : Military / Coast Guard Service 13. Particulars of Dependent Children:- Ser No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Name Gender Date of Birth It is certified that the above information is checked from the Discharge Book of Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Coast Guard and found to be correct. Office Seal: Date: (Signature of Dir RSB/ZSB/Coast Guard Headquarter) (Rubber Stamp of Signing Officer) Place:
Annexure-2 CERTIFICATE FOR PM SCHOLARSHIP 1. It is certified that Ms. / Mr. is Bonafide student of College / Institute. His / Her roll number is and he / she is studying in the 1 st / 2 nd / 3 rd / 4 th / 5 th year of (Name of Course) in branch (if any). He / she has joined this College / Institute in the academic year and the course will be completed in the month of 20. 2. This is also certified that (Name of Course) is a Professional Degree Course and this College / Institute is approved by. 3. This is also certified that student is getting Rs. per month / year (If not getting write N/A) scholarship / stipend from this College / Institute or from any other sources. College Seal Signature of Principal / Dean / Registrar (Rubber Stamp of signing authority will be affixed) Date Place Note- Failure to attach Bonafide Certificate as per this specimen will lead to rejection of application. Any amendment / left blank / use of whitener will not be accepted.
1 MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare PM S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR DEPENDENT WARDS / WIDOWS OF EX-SERVICEMEN AND EX INDIAN COAST GUARD PERSONNEL BROCHURE FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2014-15 KENDRIYA SAINIK BOARD West Block-IV, Wing-VII, 2 nd Floor R K Puram, New Delhi-110066 Website: www.desw.gov.in E-Mail: jdpmscholarshipksb@gmail.com Note: Application form is to be deposited by individual to respective RSB / Directorate General of Coast Guard. Applications duly recommended by RSB s / Directorate General of Coast Guard will be considered by KSB. Therefore, candidates are advised not to forward applications directly to KSB. Applications received directly at KSB will be returned unactioned to individual.
2 PRIME MINISTER S SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME (PMSS) 1. Introduction. Prime Minister s Scholarship Scheme was introduced from the Academic year 2006-07. To encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of Ex Servicemen / Ex Coast Guard personnel and their widows (below officer rank only) and dependent wards / widows of Ex Servicemen / Ex Coast Guard personnel who died / disabled in harness due to causes attributable to Military Service / Coast Guard Service, irrespective of the rank. 2. Scholarships Available. A total number of 4000 students will be selected. 3. Students Eligible for Scholarship. (a) (b) (c) Students who have taken admission in 2014 are only eligible to apply for PMSS 2014-15. Students should have scored 60% and above in Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) i.e 10+2 / Diploma / Graduation. Students who are Dependent Wards / Widows of Ex Servicemen & Ex Coast Guard personnel who died in harness / disabled due to causes attributable to military service / coast guard service, irrespective of the rank. Dependent wards of Ex Servicemen / Ex Coast Guard personnel and their widows (below officer rank only). 4. How to Apply For Scholarship. One candidate to submit only one application form for one course, if any candidate submit two applications for more than one course, both the applications will be rejected. Forms are to be downloaded from the website www.desw.gov.in. Application forwarded in any other format will not be considered. Application to be forwarded on plain A4 size paper (typed or handwritten) in the prescribed format duly completed in all respects with superscription on the envelope Prime Minister s Scholarship Scheme for the Academic Year 2014-15. 5. Documents to be attached alongwith PMSS Application Form. (a) Specimen Copy of Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Coast Guard Certificate (Annexure-1 of Application Form). (b) Bonafide Certificate from College in original as per specimen (Annexure-2 of Application Form). (c) Photocopy of Matriculation Certificate duly attested. (d) Minimum Educational Qualification certificate duly attested, as applicable. (10+2 Mark sheet / Graduation (mark sheets of 3 years) / Diploma (mark sheets of all semesters). (e) Photocopy of Bank Passbook showing A/c No / one cancelled cheque leaf.
3 (d) Attested copy of following supporting documents in case of Category 1 to 5 :- Copy of (i) Category 1: Part II Order Copy of POR in case of Air (ii) Category 2: Part II Order Force and Gen Form in (iii) Category 3: Part II Order case of Navy (iv) Category 4: Part II Order (v) Category 5: Award Certificate Alongwith Gazette Notification Note: Failure to attach above mentioned documents / certificate will lead to rejection of application. All columns are to be filled in each document. Amendment / use of whitener will not be accepted. 6. Selection Procedure. Applications will be shortlisted based on Ex Servicemen / Ex Coast Guard category (as given below in Para 7) and percentage of marks obtained in MEQ. 7. Priority for Grant of Scholarship. Order of preference for selection of candidates will be as under:- Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Category 5 Category 6 Wards / Widows of ESM / Ex Coast Guard personnel killed in action. Wards / Widows of ESM / Ex Coast Guard personnel disabled in action and boarded out of service with disability attributable to Military / Coast Guard service. Wards / Widows of ESM / Ex Coast Guard personnel who died while in service for causes attributable to Military / Coast Guard Service. Wards / Widows of ESM / Ex Coast Guard personnel disabled in service with disability attributable to Military / Coast Guard Service. Wards / Widows of ESM / Ex Coast Guard personnel in receipt of gallantry awards, irrespective of the rank. Wards / Widows of ESM / Ex Coast Guard personnel (PBOR Only). 8. Eligible Courses. Professional Degree Courses like BE, B Tech, BDS, MBBS, B Ed, BBA, BCA, B Pharma, etc. duly recognized by the respective Government Regulatory Bodies, such as All India Council for Technical Education, Medical Council of India, UGC. (Master Degree Courses are not eligible for PMSS except MBA, MCA). Students can see the list of eligible courses for details. Students studying abroad are not eligible for this scheme. Students getting stipend for the Professional Degree Courses are also not entitled. No distance learning course is permitted under PMSS. PMSS can be availed for one course only.
4 9. Scholarship for Integrated Courses. The facility under PMSS is restricted for Professional Degree Course only, such as B Ed but not for BA+B Ed, also for LLB not for BA+LLB. In case of integrated ME / M Tech / M Pharma initial four years scholarship will be given. 10. Minimum Marks in MEQ should be 60%. MEQ for entry to various Professional Courses differs e.g. for MBBS it is 10+2 where as for BE / B Tech it is 10+2 / Diploma, It is graduation for B Ed and MBA. A candidate must have minimum 60% marks in MEQ to be considered for scholarship. 11. Duration of Scholarship. Two to five years as duration of the course approved by the concerned Regulatory Body (Except one year for B Ed). 12. Amount of Scholarship. The amount of scholarship would be as follows: (a) (b) Rs. 2000/- per month for boys Rs. 2250- per month for girls Paid annually after selection 13. Payment of Scholarship. First payment will be paid automatically just after the selection in merit list of 4000 candidates. For subsequent payments the candidate should submit the Payment cum Renewal Form along with Bonafide Certificate (as per specimen attached) duly signed by the Principal / Dean / Registrar of the Institution / College directly to Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB), R K Puram, New Delhi on completion of their each academic year, till completion of the course. For subsequent payments 50% marks are mandatory in each semester / academic year. 14. Account Details. All candidates to open bank account in State Bank of India or Punjab National Bank which has electronic clearance system / Core Banking, to facilitate transfer of the scholarship amount. The scholarship will NOT be transferred in any MINOR ACCOUNT. In case of minor account of any candidate, the same must be converted into major account. In case of minor account a joint account with parent will also fulfill the requirement. Candidate to attach an attested photocopy of passbook, showing name and account number. A cancelled leaflet of a blank crossed cheque showing the account number.
5 15. Important Instructions For PM s Scholarship Scheme. Incomplete / amended form / documents will lead to rejection or returned to RSB / Coast Guard Headquarter unactioned. (a) Check List duly signed by student is to be attached with the Application Form. (b) Application alongwith relevant documents & certificates are to be forwarded to respective Rajya Sainik Board / Coast Guard Headquarter latest by 30 th Nov 2014. Late submission or incomplete Application Form and non submission of required documents will lead to rejection / returned unactioned. The application will be received by the RSBs / Coast Guard Headquarter and will be acknowledged with a seal and date of receipt. (c) The concerned RSBs / Coast Guard Headquarter to scrutinize / check the Application Forms with regard to their eligibility criteria prior to forwarding the same to KSB. No application will be accepted by KSB which is not scrutinized by RSB / Coast Guard Headquarter. (d) Candidates and RSB s / Coast Guard Headquarter to note that all applications received after the due date will not be considered and returned unactioned. (e) List of selected candidates will be forwarded to RSBs / Coast Guard Headquarter after the merit list is finalized by the BOO at KSB. Students will be informed by RSBs about their selection. The list of selected candidates will also be uploaded on the website www.desw.gov.in. (f) Two stamped (Rs. 5 each) blank window envelopes of 27x12 cms are to be attached with each application so as to facilitate correspondence with the candidate by KSB / RSB / Coast Guard Headquarter. (g) The scholarship is admissible for only two children of ESM / Ex-Coast Guard. Particulars of all children should be indicated in Para 13 of Annexure 1. This should be according to the Discharge Book / Certificate of the Ex-servicemen / Ex-Coast Guard. (h) The amount of scholarship, including any other scholarship or financial assistance from any other source will not exceed the total grant of assistance available under this scheme. (j) The first payment of scholarship will be paid automatically after the selection of the candidate. The subsequent payments will be made on successful completion of the each academic year with minimum 50% marks till completion of the course. The candidate must submit Payment cum Renewal Form along with Bonafide Certificate and mark sheets directly to KSB, failing which the scholarship will be held up. It is the responsibility of the candidate to submit his / her documents for claiming his / her subsequent payments, till completion of course.
6 (k) It is to inform that the selected students are required to submit their Renewal Forms for scholarships for the subsequent academic years, within one year from the date of declaration of results of that academic year else their candidature will be forfeited. The same condition applies for the final claim also. (l) Candidature of a student shall stand automatically rejected if, at any stage, it is discovered that he / she has secured scholarship fraudulently by making false statement or misrepresentation of facts. Candidate shall have to refund the amount already given. (m) The attached photocopies of the supporting documents should be duly attested by gazetted officer (unattested documents will not be considered). (n) In case of any change of address, course, college, it is to be intimated immediately to Kendriya Sainik Board Sectt. in writing. Always mention Selection Serial Number, name of applicant and ESM / Ex-Coast Guard particular for any correspondence with KSB & RSB / Coast Guard Headquarter after getting selected for the scholarship. (o) The Ministry of Defence, Government of India can suitably modify these instructions to remove anomalies, if any, for successful implementation of the scheme, as may be necessary from time to time and will be applicable to all students under the scheme. (p) Ex-Servicemen entitlement will be governed as per the existing definition of Ex- Servicemen, as amended from time to time. The definition is available in the guide book available with the RSB / ZSB, also applicable to Ex-Indian Coast Guard personnel as per the rules of DGCG. (q) For any query or help, candidate should contact 011-26715250 or email to jdpmscholarshipksb@gmail.com..
7 LIST OF AUTHORIZED PROFESSIONAL DEGREE COURSES FOR PMSS S NO MEDICAL 1 M B B S Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) 2 B D S Dental Surgery) 3 B A M S Ayurvedic Medicine Surgery) 4 B H M S Homeopathic Medicine Surgery) 5 B S M S (Bechalor of Sidha Medicine Surgery) 6 B U M S (Bechalor of Unani Medicine Surgery) 7 B Sc B P T Physiotherap y) 8 B Sc M L T (Medical Lab Technician) DURA- TION 4 Year & 6 months 5 Years 4 Year & 6 months 4 Year & 6 months 4 Year & 6 months 5 Years TECHNICAL B Tech Technology) B E Engineering) B Arch Degree in Architecture DURA - TION 4 Years 4 Years 5 Years MANAGEMEN T M B A (Master of Business Administration) B B A Business Administration) B B M Business Management) B C A Computer Application) M C A (Master of Computer Application) B Plan Planning) DURATION 2 Years OTHERS B Sc Bio Tech Science in Bio Technology) B Ed Education) L L B Law) B M C Mass Communicati on) H M Degree in Hotel Management B P Ed Physical Education) B F Sc Fishery Science) B F A Fine Art) DURA- TION 1 Year 1 Year 9 B V Sc & AH Veterinary Science & Animal Hospitality) 10 B Pharma Pharmacy) 5 Years B Sc Agriculture Science in Agriculture) B A S L P Audiology & Speech Language Pathology)
8 11 B Sc Nursing Science in Nursing) 12 G N M Genral Nursing 13 B N Y S Naturopathy & Yogic Science) 14 Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) 15 B Sc Optometry Science in Optometry) 3 Year & 6 Month 5 Years 5 Years B F T Fashion Technology) B F D Fashion Designing) B Sc Microbiology Science in Microbiology) B Sc HHA Science Hospitality & Hotel Administration) Note: Any other course covered under guidelines of PMSS will be considered.
1 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAYMENT CUM RENEWAL FORM 1. The Payment cum Renewal Form (as attached) along with Bonafide Certificate for subsequent years (as attached) to be submitted directly to KSB on completion of each academic year for subsequent payments, till completion of course. 2. The candidates should have scored a minimum of 50% marks, uninterrupted for continuation of scholarship in every year for the duration of course up to a maximum period of 5 years as prescribed for that course of study. A person selected for scholarship for one course would not be entitled for scholarship for another course. * Note:- If the marks in the qualifying examination are expressed in grades, then equivalent percentage (100 point scale) duly certified by the concerned College / Institute / University must be furnished (KSB will not be calculating the percentage of marks)....
1. Name of the applicant (Ward/widow): 2 PAYMENT CUM RENEWAL FORM 2. Put a tick mark ( ) Male Female 3. Selection Serial No. given by KSB: 4. Name of the Course (Do not write branch name or in short form): 5. Duration of the Course 6. Mobile No of the Student 7. E-Mail of the Student (mandatory) 8. Particular of ESM / Ex-Coast Guard: Name of ESM / Ex-Coast Guard Rank Service Number 9. Present Address (where you want your letter is to be sent) (To be filled up only in case of change from previous address or write N / A) House No. Street No. & Name Tehsil & Post Distt State Pin Code Place: Date: Full Name & Signature of the Ward / Widow
3 Please Fill Properly Your Full Year (Both Semester s) Marks 1. It is certified that Ms. / Mr. is a Bonafide student of college. He / she is studying in the I / II / III / IV / V year of the two / three / four / five years course. He / she had joined this college in the academic year 20 - and the course will be completed in the month of 20 -. 2. This is also certified that Ms. / Mr. has successfully completed his / her 1 st / 2 nd / 3 rd / 4 th / 5 th year and scored Year Marks Obtained Out of Percentage 1 st Year (1 st & 2 nd sem) 2 nd Year (3 rd & 4 th sem) 3 rd Year (5 th & 6 th sem) 4 th Year (7 th & 8 th sem) 5 th Year (9 th and 10 th sem) 3. He / she is continuing the course in 2 nd / 3 rd / 4 th / 5 th year. 4. His / Her renewal of scholarship is hereby recommended. His / her account no. is Office Seal: Date: Place: Signature of Principal / Dean / Registrar